Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

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The Shack 2 Is Coming… + Should You Leave a Church...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/08/10

The Shack 2 is on the way... Todd explains why The Shack has been so influential despite its serious theological errors. Plus, a practical look at church membership, submitting to biblical leadership, and what faithful church life should actually look like. Segment 1 • Why Todd believes The Shack teaches a different view of God and the gospel. • Should pastors publicly warn their churches about bestselling Christian books? • The biggest theological problems hidden behind an emotional

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Mailbag Friday: Why Is Accepting Help So Hard? +...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/08/07

It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers. Segment 1 • Todd and Jimmy discuss why accepting help from others can be so difficult. • Rachel: My toddler has become so difficult that I went back to work just to get a break. What should we do? Segment 2 • Anonymous: I disagreed with your parenting advice. How does Todd respond? • Adam: How should Christians respond to family members who constantly connect current events to Bible prophecy? • Should every

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Why More Young Christians Want Traditional Church

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/08/06

Why are more young Christians returning to traditional church? Todd examines the surprising shift back toward reverence, structure, and hymnals before sharing a practical blueprint for planning a worship service that points people to Christ. Plus, Jason Lisle explains why apologetics often misses the mark, and Todd responds to Bill Maher's warning about the future of American politics. Segment 1 • Why more churches are bringing hymnals back. • Young Christians are asking for something

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55:34

Can You Reject Hell… and Still Follow Jesus?

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/08/05

Can someone reject hell and still claim to follow Jesus? Todd speaks with students at Georgia Tech about religious pluralism, God's justice, and why the gospel offers what no other religion can. Segment 1 • Jason: Can every religion lead to God? • Jason believes he can accept Jesus while rejecting parts of the Bible. • Why God's justice makes the doctrine of hell impossible to dismiss. Segment 2 • Jason: If God is loving, why is hell eternal? • Todd explains why our

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55:00

Viral Airplane Evangelist, Bethel’s Declarations &...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/08/04

A viral evangelist is praised for sharing the gospel on an Alaska Airlines flight—but did she actually present the gospel biblically? Todd examines the message, then takes on several of today's most troubling examples of bad theology and explains why getting doctrine right matters.Segment 1 • Did the viral Alaska Airlines evangelist present the gospel accurately? • What's missing from many modern gospel presentations? • Why does the order of the gospel message matter? Segment 2 •

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Red-Pill Lies & Young Men In Crisis + Therapy Culture

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/08/03

Segment 1 • Is neo-Nazi ideology quietly making its way from the manosphere into local churches? • Why are so many young men attracted to the "red pill" movement—and what are they really searching for? • Could a legitimate frustration with modern culture be leading some men toward a dangerously unbiblical solution? Segment 2 • How should churches respond when young men embrace conspiracy-driven worldviews instead of biblical masculinity? • Todd explains why simply mocking these

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Mailbag Friday: Anglicanism, Transgender Pronouns &...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/07/31

It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers.Segment 1 • Shantal: What should Christians believe about Anglicanism? • Bryce: Are the qualifications for leading a Bible study different from being a pastor? • Tom: How do we encourage larger families while showing compassion to couples who cannot have children? Segment 2 • Leslie: How should I respond after letting a Facebook argument create conflict in my marriage? • Lori: Should Christians use a transgender

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Mailbag Thursday: Angels, Getting Baptized Again &...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/07/30

It's Mailbag Week! You've got questions, we've got answers.Segment 1 • Aimee & Hannah: Do angels still minister to believers on earth today? • Nancy: After years of wandering from the faith, should I get baptized again? • Kerry: What is Christian Science, and how does it differ from biblical Christianity? Segment 2 • Andrew: Is playing chess a gray area, or am I overthinking it? Segment 3 • Anonymous: How should I respond to family members who claim Christ but reject

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Does Everyone Have Their Own Truth? + Can Good Works...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/07/29

Does everyone have their own truth? Can good works outweigh our sin? Todd sits down with William, a political science student at Kennesaw State University, to discuss objective truth, the gospel, and whether anyone can be made right with God through good works.Segment 1 • Does everyone have their own truth? • William explains his view of God and Christianity. • Todd challenges the idea that sincere belief determines reality. Segment 2 • William attempts to explain the gospel. •

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Mailbag Tuesday: Should You Leave a Church Over...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/07/28

It’s Mailbag Week! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Anonymous: Should I leave my church because it uses Bethel Music? • Anonymous: How should I handle toxic in-laws while honoring Christ? Segment 2 • Todd explains what it really means to be a biblical man—and why protecting your wife is harder than going to the gym. • Can you explain the gospel in just 30 seconds? Segment 3 • Did Jimmy use AI to create a new Wretched Radio theme song? • Joseph:

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Mailbag Monday: Is It OK To Keep Secrets From Your...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/07/27

It’s Mailbag Week! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • David: Is it OK to keep secrets from your spouse? • Betty: Will we remember our sins when we're in heaven? Segment 2 • Anonymous: How can I stop focusing on my spouse's faults instead of my own? • Todd shares an encouraging testimony about how Drive By Parenting transformed one father's relationship with his son. Segment 3 • Anonymous: After overcoming a porn addiction, what should I fight next

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Mailbag Friday: Women Pastors, Elder-Led vs....

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/07/24

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.Segment 1 • Jeremy: Should we simplify the gospel for young children, or should we teach them about hell? • Anonymous: Should someone become a church member before serving on the worship team? Segment 2 • Anonymous: What's the biblical difference between elder-led and congregational church governance? • Kenny: Should Christians ever say "namaste"? • Anonymous: Should Christians support rebuilding a third temple in

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You’re Parenting The Wrong Problem

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/07/23

Are Christian parents focusing too much on behavior and not enough on the heart? Todd sits down with bestselling author Dr. Tedd Tripp for a candid conversation about biblical parenting, technology, smartphones, prodigal children, and why the gospel—not behavior modification—is the foundation of faithful parenting. Segment 1 • Why parenting is harder than ever. • Technology, pornography, and the dangers parents often underestimate. • Why your child's greatest need isn't better

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Do You Actually Understand The Gospel?

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/07/22

Do you actually understand the gospel? Many people think it's about being a good person, earning God's favor, or simply saying you're sorry. As Todd speaks with students at Georgia Tech, he uncovers several common misunderstandings and explains the life-changing truth of what Christ has done for sinners. Segment 1 • Is Christianity just another version of karma? • Can being a "good person" make you right with God? • What the gospel actually teaches. Segment 2 • Does science

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Which False Teaching Is Most Dangerous?

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/07/21

Which is more dangerous: denying the exclusivity of Christ, teaching that all religions lead to God, or claiming people can be saved without hearing the gospel? Todd compares several popular teachings and explains why one stands above the rest. Segment 1 • A female “preacher” claims Jesus isn't "my way or the highway." • Can John 14:6 really mean something other than what Jesus said? • Why denying Christ's exclusivity destroys the gospel. Segment 2 • William Lane Craig says people

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The One Question Every Political Debate Must Answer

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/07/20

Every political debate eventually comes down to one question: "Says who?" Todd explains why Christians must ground every argument in God's authority—not history, culture, or public opinion. Segment 1 • Why Todd says Stephen Miller's argument ultimately falls short. • The one question every political debate must answer. • Why Christians can't ultimately appeal to history, culture, or tradition. Segment 2 • What sin Todd says is fueling so much of today's cultural conflict. • Who

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Mailbag Friday: Co-Ed Led Bible Studies? + Witnessing...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/07/17

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Anonymous asks: Should we leave our church if our pastor regularly makes major decisions without the other elders? Segment 2 • Justin asks: Can a husband and wife biblically lead a co-ed Bible study together? Segment 3 • Anonymous asks: Is it a good idea to witness to phone scammers? • Anonymous asks: Should Christian teenagers date? If so, when? Segment 4 • Wyatt asks: Does a recurring

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Can You Really “Feel the Lord’s Presence”? + Michelle...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/07/16

Can Christians trust the feeling that “the Lord’s presence” is stronger at one church than another? Todd examines how emotions can influence church decisions, what Michelle Obama’s one-word answer reveals about the spirit of the age, and how believers should think biblically about politics, patriotism, and cultural change. Segment 1 • Is every government-funded service automatically socialism? • What responsibilities has God actually assigned to civil government? • Barack and

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The Real Reason People Reject Jesus

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/07/15

Why do people really reject Jesus? In this Witness Wednesday, Todd has two honest conversations with college students that reveal the difference between intellectual objections and the deeper issues of the heart. Learn practical evangelism lessons that will help you confidently keep the gospel at the center of your conversations. Segment 1 • Can all religions really lead to the same destination? • One student says Christianity and Islam are basically the same. Todd explains the

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Why Todd Doesn’t Want the Bible Taught in Public Schools

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/07/14

Should Christians celebrate the Bible being taught in public schools? Todd explains why what seems like a win for Christianity may not be what it appears while exploring declining birth rates, cultural Christianity, and what it really takes to change a nation. Segment 1 • Why do Pride parades so often revolve around public displays of sexuality? • Can you judge a religion by the kind of culture it produces? Todd compares Christianity and Hinduism. • An Irish teacher spent nearly two

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